Quad Lees Mini quad.
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Stambo
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
Yup, they are tiny. They are the same as I have on mine.
I suggest you put them on with zip ties Lee.
That way if/when you hit something you have a built in fail point.
Also the anti vibration balls are very easy to lose, ask me how I know.
I have my camera pad mounted with foam now.
When my new balls arrive (and I expect a comment on this) I will put either a very small zip tie or some fishing line through them so they don't get lost.
HQ props from Readymade RC seem to be one of the more popular choices, a lot stiffer than the regular Gemfan ones.
Yup, they are tiny. They are the same as I have on mine.
I suggest you put them on with zip ties Lee.
That way if/when you hit something you have a built in fail point.
Also the anti vibration balls are very easy to lose, ask me how I know.
I have my camera pad mounted with foam now.
When my new balls arrive (and I expect a comment on this
) I will put either a very small zip tie or some fishing line through them so they don't get lost.HQ props from Readymade RC seem to be one of the more popular choices, a lot stiffer than the regular Gemfan ones.
Derek
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
and yet another person I know is building a mini quad. I've got to get on the band wagon soon, lol. I want one so bad. I saw a video of a guy flying a mini quad through his woods and it was just epic. I'm looking forward to seeing your build, Lee!!!
and yet another person I know is building a mini quad. I've got to get on the band wagon soon, lol. I want one so bad. I saw a video of a guy flying a mini quad through his woods and it was just epic. I'm looking forward to seeing your build, Lee!!!
Graham Lawrie
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
Well jell still no sign of mine
Well jell
still no sign of mine
Lee
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
Get one Derek.
I picked this up from Myrcmarket. The frame was only $16!!! And from what I have seen of other frames, this is really high quality.
The carbon weave is perfect. It has a satin finish like the QAV250, and the cnc cutting is clean.
I had only one issue. Two of the screws that go into the posts, didn't grip. I think the threads in the posts were too big, cause i could almost push the screw in without turning it.
Eventually after swapping a few screws around, I got them all to bite.
Get one Derek.
I picked this up from Myrcmarket. The frame was only $16!!! And from what I have seen of other frames, this is really high quality.
The carbon weave is perfect. It has a satin finish like the QAV250, and the cnc cutting is clean.
I had only one issue. Two of the screws that go into the posts, didn't grip. I think the threads in the posts were too big, cause i could almost push the screw in without turning it.
Eventually after swapping a few screws around, I got them all to bite.
Stambo
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
I have looked at the pine trees on my place and I will do it eventually.
I think once I no longer oops the trampoline, they will be next.
If you want to see some through the woods action, check out vegetoast1 and metalldanny on youtube.
I had the same issue with the posts.
Luckily I had some longer screws lying around.
I have looked at the pine trees on my place and I will do it eventually.
I think once I no longer oops the trampoline, they will be next.
If you want to see some through the woods action, check out vegetoast1 and metalldanny on youtube.
I had the same issue with the posts.
Luckily I had some longer screws lying around.
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Lee
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
I'm not keen on the zip tie way of holding the motors on. In a crash I think the zip ties are still stronger than the motor wires, that are so thin.
I have opted for another option.
I have coiled the motor wires to give a stress relief point.
In the case of a broken arm, i'm hoping this will allow the motor enough slack, not to rip the wires out of the motor.
Can anyone see any down side to this?
I'm not keen on the zip tie way of holding the motors on. In a crash I think the zip ties are still stronger than the motor wires, that are so thin.
I have opted for another option.
I have coiled the motor wires to give a stress relief point.
In the case of a broken arm, i'm hoping this will allow the motor enough slack, not to rip the wires out of the motor.
Can anyone see any down side to this?
Stambo
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
I figure the zip ties are weaker than the arms, so hopefully they will break not the arms.
Them motor wires are fairly weak no matter what you do so in a severe crash I expect to have to replace a motor.
Hopefully I won't have a severe crash.
I have had a few crashes but only broken props so far.
Every one I have had has been when I have forgotten to turn on the Mobius.
Convenient huh.
I figure the zip ties are weaker than the arms, so hopefully they will break not the arms.
Them motor wires are fairly weak no matter what you do so in a severe crash I expect to have to replace a motor.
Hopefully I won't have a severe crash.
I have had a few crashes but only broken props so far.
Every one I have had has been when I have forgotten to turn on the Mobius.
Convenient huh.
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Lee
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
I was thinking more of the arm breaking with the motor still attached to the motor plate of the arm.
I really think that you are going to have to have one hell of a crash to break an arm anyway.
But I can't see my coils doing anything but give a slightly better chance of saving a motor.
I was thinking more of the arm breaking with the motor still attached to the motor plate of the arm.
I really think that you are going to have to have one hell of a crash to break an arm anyway.
But I can't see my coils doing anything but give a slightly better chance of saving a motor.
Graham Lawrie
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
Still no sign of mine
Still no sign of mine
Graham Lawrie
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
You could fly this one indoors it is small and very stable
You could fly this one indoors it is small and very stable
Lee
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Re: Lees Mini quad build thread.
These and Craigs minis are not really indoor quads, unless its a sports hall or something.
I have started a seperate clean thread, for the build of this quad.
These and Craigs minis are not really indoor quads, unless its a sports hall or something.
I have started a seperate clean thread, for the build of this quad.